Git won't track empty directories (because at heart it only tracks files). Common advice is to add a '.gitkeep' file so the directory isn't empty and git will make the directory.

EVEN BETTER ADVICE: put a README in the directory explaining what the empty directory is for and what will eventually be there.

@nedbat If that folder is accessible (e.g. it's part of a public facing site), a readme file might disclose something unwanted. Perhaps a .readme would be a better approach?